Legal Reporter I

Based in corporate office, the Legal Reporter I works independently, often from various locations, to write tax-related news stories for the Tax Notes Today International daily news publication. Attends scheduled meetings, press conferences, and events, conducts interviews, research, and fact-checking. Cultivates sources and follows leads to scoop industry competitors. Has a law degree and generally has or develops a particular area of technical tax expertise to identify trends and spot the news.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial objectives.

1. Attends, writes, and reports on scheduled tax-related international events with government speakers, hearings, court decisions, industry press conferences, and other events as assigned with ability to tailor writing style as appropriate.
2. Writes and develops news stories and analytical articles for print and electronic publications. Able to grasp and cover complex tax topics frequently under deadline pressure, zeroing in on what matters without dumbing it down. Proactively seeks out story ideas while balancing daily assignments.
3. Identifies, tracks, and prioritizes developments in assigned beat to ensure competitive coverage in print and online. Helps out team but is independent and motivated.
4. Collects information by regularly speaking with top practitioners and government officials, attending industry events, obtaining relevant source material, and researching tips and leads.
5. Communicates story ideas, provides updates on writing assignments, and responds promptly to queries during editing process. Attends weekly editorial meetings.
6. May be required to travel to cover tax-related events in other cities or countries.
7. Adheres to established publication deadlines and style protocols (daily deadline is generally 5 PM)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Solid grounding in tax law fundamentals; ability to wade through complicated topics to identify insights valuable to our subscribers
• Strong writing skills with an attention to detail and diligent sourcing essential
• Superior communication skills to effectively interact and develop source relationships with top government officials and their staffs, academics, lobbyists, and tax practitioners
• Ability to write clearly and quickly under daily deadline pressure and work as a team to adjust to changing priorities
• Beat reporting experience a plus
• Must be able to use a laptop to connect to network remotely, follow-up promptly with email inquiries from editors (particularly when working remotely), and transfer stories in a timely manner
• Must be capable of aggressively pursuing all angles of a given story
• Must be willing to travel
• Demonstrated dependability through punctual attendance (in corporate office or at assigned events)

• J.D. strongly preferred, LL.M. preferred, advanced degree required in related field
• Tax, budget, or business reporting experience or specialized tax competence preferred
• Proficiency with MS Windows, Word, and Internet searching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to type, file, handle or feel; reach with arms. Have visual acuity to use a computer and keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, read extensively. Occasionally required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations and occasionally requires standing for prolonged periods. Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled office environment, and occasionally performed in conference settings. This job requires moderate travel up to 25%.

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K: Immediately vested
• Tuition assistance
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dog-friendly office
• Private gym onsite
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
• Exercise Room
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Parental Leave

Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.